Folks,

After 6 years of using my Max I got a gizmo that is supposed to operate of the cig. lighter 12V just to realize that my cig. lighter doesnt work. Checked the fuse, it is ok. But no juice is flowing to the lighter itself. I really need to use my gizmo in a car so in view of that:

1/ cig lighter goes pretty much from the battery straight fused 12V right? If I connect to the battery directly it should work?

2/ polarity on the cig lighter? Center pin is + or -?

3/ can I borrow 12V directly from the fuse board (if I take a fuse for cig.lighter and stick 2 wires into its place for 12V output)

4/ any guidelines on how I would go about fixing the lighter

Thanx

 

1 - Sort of, it's only on when the key is on.
2 - Center is +
3 - Yes
4 - If you've ever had your consol out, I bet the wire is just off.

 

do you have an aftermarket stereo?

 

no aftermarket stereo but my dash was once removed. so i remove the console (the one where lighter is) and see if there are any loose wires right?

 

Just check if the harness is pluged into the back of the lighter.

 

Anyone have directions on how to take off the console on a '96? Never worked with a '96 before.

 

Easiest thing ever: Lift up the plastic cover over the shifter from the side nearest to your cupholder. It will pop right out.

Nick

 

go to www.installdr.com and look up the radio installation guide for the 4th gen max. It's just pry up the piece surrounding the gear box.

 

speaking of cigarette lighters...I have a 95 Max and it didn't come with a cigarette lighter in the socket...now if i get someone else's maxima cigarette lighter, would it work? just a thought.

 

Nope...incompatible with different owner Maximas.



......Just kidding. Of course it would work.

 

mine wasn't workin either. Turned out to be a blown fuse. Replaced it and it has worked great ever since

 

in my limited experience, you CAN interchange the cig lighters. i took one from my 87 volvo and it worked fine. you've got to hold it in but who gives a f***.

oh yeah, don't freak out when your aftermarket stereo shorts out, its just the fuse from the cig lighter.